Summer workshops
This summer, Casa da Arquitetura is inviting children aged 6 to 12 to take part in a programme of creative workshops running from 13 July to 4 September.
Over the course of several weeks, participants will be challenged to observe, imagine, build and create through activities involving drawing, painting, collage, model-making and artistic experimentation. Each workshop has been designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and collaborative work, providing fun and enriching learning experiences.
The activities are led by an interdisciplinary team of specialist instructors, who guide the children as they discover new ways of thinking, creating and exploring the world around them.
The programme is organised into themed weeks, with workshops in the morning and afternoon. Although it is possible to attend only one of the sessions, we recommend full daily attendance for a richer and more engaging experience.
At the end of each week, the work produced by the participants will be presented in a small exhibition open to families and visitors to the Casa da Arquitetura. A special moment to share and celebrate the ideas, discoveries and creations made throughout the week.
We look forward to seeing you for a summer full of creativity, discovery and imagination!
WEEK A
COLOUR LAB
Mornings | 10:00 – 12:30
Colour is everywhere: it transforms environments, stirs emotions and influences the way we perceive spaces. In this workshop, we will explore the infinite possibilities of colour in a creative and experimental way.
Through painting, collage and composition activities, we will discover how colours blend, overlap and create different atmospheres. Through experimentation and discovery, we will build together a world full of colour, imagination and expression.
GREEN CITIES
Afternoons | 14:30 – 17:00
In this workshop, we will build models inspired by more sustainable and environmentally friendly cities. Through experimentation with different materials, participants will be invited to explore the relationship between architecture and nature, discovering how the integration of vegetation into buildings can contribute to healthier and more balanced urban spaces.
Combining creativity, construction and environmental awareness, each model will become an exercise in imagination to envision greener cities for everyone.
WEEK B
MAPS OF THE SENSES
Mornings | 10:00 – 12:30
The spaces we inhabit influence the way we see, think and feel. In this workshop, participants are invited to explore the relationship between space, the body and emotions through drawing and the creation of maps.
Between imagined journeys and lived-in places, we will discover how different spaces can evoke feelings of freedom, surprise, discovery or cosiness. Through observation and graphic experimentation, this workshop offers a creative reflection on how places shape our experiences and feelings.
DRAWING MOVEMENT
Afternoons | 14:30 – 17:00
In this workshop, participants will be invited to discover new ways of drawing through the body, gesture and movement. Inspired by the experiences of the Segni Mossi collective and Alexander Calder’s mobile sculptures, we will explore large-format drawing, experimenting with lines, rhythms, shapes and paths in space.
Through collective drawings, constructions and suspended sculptures, this workshop offers a playful and experimental approach to drawing, encouraging creativity, collaboration and the exploration of different materials and techniques.
TIMETABLE
Morning workshops | 10:00 – 12:30
Afternoon workshops | 14:30 - 17:00
EXTENDED CARE
The Casa da Arquitetura Educational Service team provides free childcare for children enrolled for the full day, from 08:30 to 17:30, in accordance with the registration option chosen.
Childcare for children enrolled in the morning workshops runs from 08:30 to 10:00, with the workshops taking place from 10:00 to 12:30.
Drop-off for children enrolled in the afternoon workshops is from 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm, with the workshops taking place from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm.
MEALS
Lunches are not included in the registration fee. Participants may bring a packed lunch from home or add the lunch service for €6 per day.
Participants must bring a snack for the morning break and another for the afternoon break.
CHECKLIST FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS
☑ Protection and comfort
• Hat or cap
• High-factor sun cream (SPF 30+)
• Reusable water bottle (with name clearly visible)
☑ Clothing
• Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
• An extra pair of socks (for activities without shoes)
• Light layers (for changeable weather)
• Preferably closed-toe shoes (e.g. trainers, rather than sandals or flip-flops)
☑ Extras
• Small rucksack (to carry belongings)
• Any necessary medication (with clear instructions)
Note: We suggest that all items are labelled with the child’s name.
RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP
Children aged 6 to 12.
PRICES
€100 – full week (morning or afternoon)
€160 – full week (full day)
Bookings are accepted exclusively for the full week corresponding to each option. Bookings for individual days are not available.
CAPACITY
Minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 children.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the workshop will not take place and the registration fee will be refunded.
DISCOUNTS*
10% off when registering for two full weeks
10% off for Friends of Casa da Arquitetura when registering for a full week
10% off for siblings when registering for a full week
*Discounts cannot be combined.
The activities are led by an interdisciplinary team of specialist instructors, who guide the children as they discover new ways of thinking, creating and exploring the world around them.
The programme is organised into themed weeks, with workshops in the morning and afternoon. Although it is possible to attend only one of the sessions, we recommend full daily attendance for a richer and more engaging experience.
At the end of each week, the work produced by the participants will be presented in a small exhibition open to families and visitors to the Casa da Arquitetura. A special moment to share and celebrate the ideas, discoveries and creations made throughout the week.
We look forward to seeing you for a summer full of creativity, discovery and imagination!
WEEK A
COLOUR LAB
Mornings | 10:00 – 12:30
Colour is everywhere: it transforms environments, stirs emotions and influences the way we perceive spaces. In this workshop, we will explore the infinite possibilities of colour in a creative and experimental way.
Through painting, collage and composition activities, we will discover how colours blend, overlap and create different atmospheres. Through experimentation and discovery, we will build together a world full of colour, imagination and expression.
GREEN CITIES
Afternoons | 14:30 – 17:00
In this workshop, we will build models inspired by more sustainable and environmentally friendly cities. Through experimentation with different materials, participants will be invited to explore the relationship between architecture and nature, discovering how the integration of vegetation into buildings can contribute to healthier and more balanced urban spaces.
Combining creativity, construction and environmental awareness, each model will become an exercise in imagination to envision greener cities for everyone.
WEEK B
MAPS OF THE SENSES
Mornings | 10:00 – 12:30
The spaces we inhabit influence the way we see, think and feel. In this workshop, participants are invited to explore the relationship between space, the body and emotions through drawing and the creation of maps.
Between imagined journeys and lived-in places, we will discover how different spaces can evoke feelings of freedom, surprise, discovery or cosiness. Through observation and graphic experimentation, this workshop offers a creative reflection on how places shape our experiences and feelings.
DRAWING MOVEMENT
Afternoons | 14:30 – 17:00
In this workshop, participants will be invited to discover new ways of drawing through the body, gesture and movement. Inspired by the experiences of the Segni Mossi collective and Alexander Calder’s mobile sculptures, we will explore large-format drawing, experimenting with lines, rhythms, shapes and paths in space.
Through collective drawings, constructions and suspended sculptures, this workshop offers a playful and experimental approach to drawing, encouraging creativity, collaboration and the exploration of different materials and techniques.
TIMETABLE
Morning workshops | 10:00 – 12:30
Afternoon workshops | 14:30 - 17:00
EXTENDED CARE
The Casa da Arquitetura Educational Service team provides free childcare for children enrolled for the full day, from 08:30 to 17:30, in accordance with the registration option chosen.
Childcare for children enrolled in the morning workshops runs from 08:30 to 10:00, with the workshops taking place from 10:00 to 12:30.
Drop-off for children enrolled in the afternoon workshops is from 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm, with the workshops taking place from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm.
MEALS
Lunches are not included in the registration fee. Participants may bring a packed lunch from home or add the lunch service for €6 per day.
Participants must bring a snack for the morning break and another for the afternoon break.
CHECKLIST FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS
☑ Protection and comfort
• Hat or cap
• High-factor sun cream (SPF 30+)
• Reusable water bottle (with name clearly visible)
☑ Clothing
• Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
• An extra pair of socks (for activities without shoes)
• Light layers (for changeable weather)
• Preferably closed-toe shoes (e.g. trainers, rather than sandals or flip-flops)
☑ Extras
• Small rucksack (to carry belongings)
• Any necessary medication (with clear instructions)
Note: We suggest that all items are labelled with the child’s name.
RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP
Children aged 6 to 12.
PRICES
€100 – full week (morning or afternoon)
€160 – full week (full day)
Bookings are accepted exclusively for the full week corresponding to each option. Bookings for individual days are not available.
CAPACITY
Minimum of 8 and maximum of 16 children.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the workshop will not take place and the registration fee will be refunded.
DISCOUNTS*
10% off when registering for two full weeks
10% off for Friends of Casa da Arquitetura when registering for a full week
10% off for siblings when registering for a full week
*Discounts cannot be combined.
Institucional Partner
Portuguese contemporary art network
Strategic Partner
Main sponsor of Casa da Arquitetura
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